NOW AVAILABLE: New Advanced Artistry Collection By Sigma!

Sigma has started it's line with makeup brushes and that's probabely what they do best - brushes!
They have the most high-quality-affordable-professional brushes I've ever tryied! And now they came out with a new collection of 3 different brush sets!

Here's what Sigma says about it:
The Advanced Artistry brushes are specially designed for mastering specific functions of makeup artistry. Each brush was made to go beyond the basic uses, custom designed for detailed makeup purposes. The Advanced Artistry Set is comprised of three new kits that are completely unique to the industry; Extreme Color Payoff, Spot-On Concealer and The Perfect Blend.

Extreme Color Payoff Kit | $63

The Extreme Color Payoff Kit contains six brushes designed to deliver a strong and pigmented application of eye shadows, bases and liners. The different shapes and sizes of the bristles allow you to create a variety of looks while providing an intense and concentrated color payoff. Intended for makeup enthusiasts, the creative possibilities are endless.

Brushes included in the kit: E20 – Short Shader, E30 – Pencil, E44 – Firm Blender, E57 – Firm Shader, E58 – Cream Color, E59 – Wide Shader

Spot-On Concealer Kit | $63

The Spot-On Concealer Kit contains six brushes for the ultimate concealing of blemishes, dark spots and any other imperfections. The various brush sizes, textures and angles were designed to apply the perfect amount of product for maximum coverage anywhere on the face. Buff and blend your way to flawless skin.

Brushes included in the kit: F69 – Angled Pixel Concealer, F66 – Angled Buff Concealer, F64 – Soft Blend Concealer, F63 – Airbrush Blender, F71 – Detail Concealer, F68 – Pin-Point Concealer

The Perfect Blend | $63

The Perfect Blend Kit contains six eye brushes designed for all of your basic blending needs. The assortment of brushes provide a variety of uses such as working shadow into the crease, buffing out harsh lines and blending colors for a diffused finish. Whether you want to go from subtle to sensational or sharp to smoked-out, this is the perfect kit.

Brushes included in the kit: E32 – Exact Blend, E38 – Diffused Crease, E37 – All Over Blend, E39 – Buff and Blend, E48 – Pointed Crease, E71 – Highlight Diffuser

Advanced Artistry Set | $175 (a $189 value)

The Advanced Artistry Set is comprised of the Extreme Color Payoff Kit, Spot-On Concealer Kit and The Perfect Blend Kit.

The brushes are not going to be sold individually at this time.

Don't forget to use the monthly coupon code at checkout when purchasing these! :) You can find the coupon code at the top right bar of this website.

*All of the pictures in this post are taken from the Sigma website, and this post contains my safe affiliate links.

Sigma's Crème de Couture Eyeshadow Palette Review, Photos, Swatches & Looks

FINALLY! I got the Crème de Couture palette and I get to share it with you guys! :)
I can't even tell you how excited I am about this!!!
I want to warn you that this post is going to be long. Full of pictures and swatches, but also full of all of my thought I describe in details. So if you don't want to read it - just go ahead and look at the pictures and just read the bottom line ;)
First thing first, I did not received this palette from Sigma to review, in case you were wondering. And any of the thoughts I share in this post are truly my genuine thoughts and I won't recommend you to get anything if I don't relly think it is worth the money.
Soooo, now that we've got that clear :)
Inside the package I got the palette, a little card with a fall-inspired look using some colors from the palette and a description of how to get the look, and also a mini sample size of their Spa-glove for cleaning brushes, as a free gift! :) (Sigma is giving you a free gift with any purchase of over 30$, which is always fun! ^_^).

This palette is a part of the Crème de Couture collection by Sigma, which is limited edition (and got sold out on the pre-sale(!)). Along with the palette there are 3 blushes that you can purchase individually, or if you like the whole collection you can get the palette AND the blushes for a lower price. The only reason I didn't purchase the blushes is that I already have similar colors. But you should totally check them out here.
The collection is inspired by macaroons, and I absolutely LOVE the packaging! It's designed as a box of treats and it even has a little booklet inside with all the colors and the description of them. Just like you would get a description of all the sweets in a box of treats. That's just so adorable..
The colors of the packaging (as well as most of the colors in it) are light pastel-sweet colors, which I'm absolutely inlove with!

Inside the palette there are no brushes, add-ons or a mirror, which also contributes to the whole general "treat box" feel it has.

About the colors: There are 16 colorful, bright-pastel shades in the palette. If you like more of a neutral looks that you can wear everyday and if you are afraid of color - this palette is not for you. BUT, if you are like me and you like to express your inner artist and you like playing with color - you will love this!!!

All of the colors in this palette are matte. That's one of the things that make this palette so unique. I don't think I've ever seen a palette with all matte shades, especially when they are so bright, but still paste-lish. Although the shades are matte, they are not dry and actually very buttery and smooth. Like any matte shadows, they are just a bit chalky. But that's totally unnoticeable if you use a good creamy base underneath. They also blend very nicely with a base. I personally didn't had any fall outs at all.
For some reason I have expected this palette to be a bit bigger, but I've actually learned to love it's size, as it is very compact! :)

I think that's it for the overall impression. Let's move on to the swatches!

All of the above swatches are without any base underneath.

And here are some of the looks I've created using this palette: (Follow me on Instagram for more looks I'll be posting! :))

Bottom line: If you like color and like to experiment with different combinations, if you like brights and/or pastels, then you should definitely consider getting this one. It is available on the Sigma website for 32$, (or 55$ if you buy the entire collection), and It is totally worth the money. Because if you do the math, it means each shadow is 2$ (!!!!) And it is insane. 

If you do want to get this though, I would recommend ordering it asap, as it is limited edition and the fact it sold out so quickly on the pre-sale might mean it will be sold out fast on the launch as well.

Don't forget to use the coupon code that's on the right side bar of this blog, to save yourself some money, and you will also get a free gift! :)

(Okay so it's not really a bottom LINE, more like a bottom paragraph, lol).

Hope you found this review helpful! If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments!

P.S - look up for a tutorial using this baby very soon on my Youtube channel ;)

Sigma Crème de Couture Collection (UPDATED)

Hi everyone! Haven't posted in a while, ha? Well, I'm still active on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter though! So make sure to follow me there too!
So the other day I have found out that Sigma is going to come out with this collection.. As soon as I saw the picture, I was mesmerized! Haha I loved the colors SO much!! Love at first sight. Can't remember when I felt like this for a collection last time.. (Or maybe I do. I think the last time was when the MAC Spring Color Forecast collection came out..)
Anyway! The best way to describe it is probably to show you the picture! :)

Ahhhhh *_*
Isn't it just beautiful??
I mean, look at these soft pastel colors! I want to eat this collection!
Ok, so now I'll stop talking about it and let's get into the details about it:
This collection is called "Crème de Couture", it is featuring an eyeshadow palette with 16 candy-colored shades (32$), and 3 velvety-sweet blush shades (12$ each). You can also purchase the entire collection for 55$ and save money (68$ value).
Sigma says: "Experience these dreamy, macaron-inspired flavours through the whimsical fantasy of Crème de Couture." 
This collection is NOW available to purchase on the Sigma website. (Don't forget to use the monthly coupon code at checkout for a 10% off! You can always find the monthly code on the right side bar of this blog. Just click on it and it will take you to the website). It is going to be LIMITED EDITION collection so hurry up! From what we've seen the pre-sale of this was such a success that they were sold out of it even before it launched, so something tells me it's going to be sold out really fast this time as well.. So be sure to place your order now if you really want it :)

I am SOOOO getting one of these palettes! ^_^ What about you? :)

*The photos in this post are taken from SigmaBeauty.com

Sigma Beauty One Week Only 20% SALE!!!

Guess what I have for you??? a 20% off code to use on SigmaBeauty.com!
Sigma is having this huge sale for ONE WEEK ONLY! Starting Monday, July 22, until Monday, July 29, you can use the following coupon code: SBAP20 at checkout to receive 20% off your purchase. 
This promotion will begin and end at midnight (12AM CST) 
Click on the image below to go to their website and start shopping and saving!

20% Off Discount Code, valid July 22-29: SBAP20